This term describes a situation where a government lacks two of the three branches typically found in a democratic system - an executive branch responsible for enforcing laws and a judicial branch responsible for interpreting them.
Think about playing a game without rules (judicial branch) or someone who ensures everyone follows those rules (executive branch). It would be chaotic and potentially unfair!
Separation of Powers: The division of governmental responsibilities into distinct branches—legislative, executive, judicial—to prevent any one group from gaining too much power.
Checks and Balances: A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of other branches so as not to dominate others.
Constitutional Government: A form of government in which a constitution serves as the supreme law.
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